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Start at the bottom of the blog and read up to read the year in criminological order.

August 28, 2024 - Cash

Summer, Quenten and Cash finally got to come to Oklahoma to visit. It was wonderful to have some Papaw time. I said on Facebook I have been blessed to be a lot of places but none are better than this.

August 12 , 2024 - Marlow, OK

Pastor Elwyn Rogers at Marlow First Assembly of God asked us to be part of their annual missions emphasis. We always enjoy being with the Rogers and their good people and especially enjoyed a lovely dinner. Hard to believe but I have been preaching in this church for fifty-five years.

August 8, 2024 - shhhhh!

Don't tell anyone but I turned 72 years old today. It has been a wonderful adventure!

July 27, 2024 - On the road again - a lot.

Our Ram van rolled over 200,000 miles. We bought the car a few weeks after we were married so in some ways it reflects how many miles we have traveled together. Including road miles in Lynda's car and air miles we have traveled more than a half million miles in eight wonderful years.

July 25, 2024 - Welcome Andrew Arthur

Lynda got a new grandbaby--Andrew Arthur Goetz. Proud Grammie now has four precious grands.

July 8, 2024 - Tennessee friends

We also like to come to Nashville to see some of our dearest friends. We were able to spend time with Marvin and Gracie Wilson, Michael and Tanya Sykes and Lindell and Amber Cooley.

July 5, 2024 - Nashville, TX

Lynda and I were engaged in Nashville and we love to return to Music City, especially for the 4th of July. They have the greatest fireworks display in the nation. You have to see it to believe it. We love America and love to celebrate Independence Day!

Did I mention that July 3rd was our eighth wedding anniversary?

June 30, 2024 - Casey, IL

I have been coming to Casey almost every year for revival for nearly two decades. Pastors Ken and April Wade are such good friends. Ken was one of my students at BRSM. Casey is known as the little city with big things. They have many Guiness Book of Record items that are built by a local businessman. Lynda and I got caught in the world's largest mouse trap. We actually got caught in a love trap eight years ago.

June 15, 2024 - My Seymour Biography

My new biography of William J Seymour was released in February. I have received a lot of good reviews. Here is a sample:

I just got my personalized copy of Larry Martin's expanded biography of William J. Seymour, the leader of the Azusa Street Revival. I had a chance to read through some of it. In addition to the superb research and writing, Martin has included a number of outstanding photographs and historical items. If you love revivals and Pentecostal history, this is the book for you. If you order directly from Larry, he will even autograph one for you.

JDK

Another incredible book by Larry Martin I highly recommend. He has written another book on Charles Parham that is also a great read. I have just started this book, but it is amazing. A must read for anyone hungry for revival!

SB

June 3, 2024 - Katy, TX

It was good to back in the Houston area and back with our friends at Family Life Assemblies of God (FLAG). Pastors Al and Rebecca Cortez were our pastors when we lived in Richmond. We love them and this great church. FLAG supports our missions work every month and Pastor Al took a missionary offering for us. We are deeply grateful.

May 30, 2024 - What a Happy Time

We went to Ft Worth for a gospel concert at the Will Rogers Memorial Auditorium. We enjoyed all the talent but actually went to see our friends in Goodman revival. More than fifty years ago as a teenager I would come to the same venue to see the original Happy Goodman Family. My time flies!

May 20, 2024 - A Welcome Guest

Glenn Gohr, my favorite archivist was in Oklahoma for a family reunion and Lynda and I were able to welcome him as our guest.

May 20, 2024 - Henryetta, OK

Pentecost Sunday is one of our best Sunday's of the year. This year we were blessed to be with Pastor Cordel Hines at New Life Assembly in Henryetta, OK. It was a good day as we celebrated the outpouring of the Holy Spirit.

May 12, 2024 - A Great Gift

When Evangelist Tim Enloe learned I was writing a biography of Aimee Semple McPherson he sent me three of her periodicals. These beautiful magazines are almost 100 years old. Tim is the national AG evangelist rep. He has been a great supporter of our ministry and especially my writing. I am blessed to have some great friends.

May 1 , 2024 - Flower Pentecostal Heritage Center

Obviously I couldn't spend a week in Springfield without doing some research at the Assemblies of God archives. As always, my dear friend Glenn Gohr was most helpful in finding materials for me.

April 30, 2024 - Influence

George Paul Wood asked me for an interview on my Seymour book. It was broadcast on the web as part of his Influence Podcast. George Paul is the son of the late General Superintendent George Wood. He is also the executive editor of Assemblies of God Publications. I had never met George but enjoyed my time with him.

April 29, 2024 - Prayer Center

The last few weeks feel like a whirlwind with all the driving I've done. Lynda sat out most of these long-haul trips because riding hundreds of miles to spend days just sitting in a hotel room while I do research is just no fun. She opted instead to spend some time with her grandbabies. Who can blame her?

I left Mauriceville and drove straight to Springfield, Missouri for a week of prayer for revival at the Assemblies of God National Prayer Center. Thank you Joe Oden for the invitation to take part in this great week.

April 28, 2024 - Mauriceville, TX

After ten days out west I headed south for a Sunday at MAG church in Mauriceville. This is a great church with conservative values and a contemporary atmosphere. Pastor J R Armstrong is going with us to Africa in the Fall.

April 22, 2024 - Bakersfield

Before starting the long journey home I drove up to the town that Buck Owens made famous. Too me it is more famous for my friends at New Covenant Pentecostal Church of God. I love this church! Thanks Pastor Doyle Hawkins for making us feel so much at home. Thanks also for that spectacular Sunday lunch. If you are ever in Bakersfield, don't skip Hodel's Country Dining.

April 21, 2024 - Azusa Street

Of course I couldn't visit LA without spending time at Azusa Street and Bonnie Brae. Sis Sol that manages the Bonnie Brae house is a dear friend who is always most gracious to me. I am blessed each time I see this precious prayer warrior.

April 20, 2024 - Los Angeles

For most of a week I studied at the public library in Los Angeles. In addition to dozens of interesting book in their stacks they also had some files on Aimee and Angelus Temple. It was a very successful week. My notebooks on Sister McPherson are growing.

April 15, 2024 - Porterville, CA

Back in the 1990s I preached several times at Landmark Christian Center in Porterville with Pastor Paulette Blaylock. Once I shared the pulpit with John Kilpatrick in a revival/campmeeting. Those were sweet days. It was good to be back with Sister Paulette and her good people.

April 13, 2024 - Fuller Theological Seminary

One of the goals of my trip was to spend time in the archives at the library of Fuller Theological Seminary. They held a good deal of information on Aimee.

While there, I was able to have dinner with Dr and Mrs Mel Robeck. Mel spent many decades teaching at Fuller. He is also a premier Azusa Street historian. With the close proximity to Los Angeles, Mel has been able to do more research than any other Azusa scholar. I have used much of his research as a stepping stone to my own. We had met before, but it was great to break bread together.

April 10, 2024 - Sticker Shock

I drove to California to do some research on Aimee Semple McPherson for my biography and preach at a couple great churches. My first stop in the Golden State was at a gas station. I'm still in shock!

April 2, 2024 - Why God Used D L Moody

Sometime ago I sold out of my little Moody book. I have rearranged it and made it available on Amazon. You can get a print edition or an e-book. Be sure and look for this cover to find my book with the additions of Moody's sermons and a short bio.

March 30, 2024 - Camp Meeting

On our way back to Oklahoma we stopped in Baton Rouge for the Easter Camp Meeting. We love this event and try to go every years. It was great to fellowship with our friend, Dr. Don Paul Gray.

March 24, 2024 - Foley, Al

We drove to the Alabama coast to minister at Family Revival Center. Pastors Tommy and Samantha Howard are such dear friends. This church has been supporting our missions longer than any other church. We are so very grateful.

The Howard's two son are both in the Coast Guard and in the National Honor Guard. Wyatt has been a pall bearer for Dianne Feinstein and Rosalynn Carter. I watched these two boys grow up and I am so proud of them.

March 11, 2024 - Aimee

When we are home, I have so much to do-bookkeeping, newsletters, correspondence and so much more. My main project, however, is working on the new biography of Aimee Semple McPherson.

March 2, 2024 -COVID

On our way home from Africa I was exposed to COVID. This was my third time to have this awful stuff. Unfortunately we stopped in DeWitt and gave the virus to Summer and Quenten. We also stopped in Braddyville for another service. I had no idea I had COVID but I knew I was sick so I kept a distance from the church folk. Thank God, no one in Braddyville caught the awful plague.

I was pretty sick all the way home and I was blessed to have Lynda with me so I didn't have to drive. I was in bed a couple days at home but was soon on the road to recovery.

February 21, 2024 - Ethiopia - Harvest Revival Crusade

From Malawi we flew to Addis Ababa for first 2024 Crusade. There were a lot of challenges in Daya Bensa, but God moved in a powerful way. Thank you for sponsoring this great campaign.

February 11, 2024 - Malawi

Our first missionary adventure of 2024 was in the nation of Malawi. This was our first trip to this great nation. We had a powerful Pastor's conference. God blessed.

February 6, 2024 - Baby time

We got inexpensive Africa tickets by flying out of Chicago. This gave us the opportunity to stop in DeWitt, IA and have some time with Summer, Quenten and of course, baby Cash.

February 5, 2024 - Braddyville, IA

The tiny village of Braddyville welcomed us at Nodaway Valley Christian Center. What a precious group of saints.

January 30, 2024 - Home

There is nothing more enjoyable than sleeping in our own bed and preaching on Sunday. Thanks to Pastor Ron Meador for the opportunity to minister again at Bethel Church in Duncan.

January 15, 2024 - Wiliam J Seymour

While were in Texas the first copies of my new William Seymour book arrived at our home. My brother, Dan, stopped by and put the books inside. We don't know what we would do without Danny and his wife, Anita. They take care of so many things for us while we are on the road.

The new book is an edited, enlarged edition of the book I wrote twenty years ago. This new edition is published by Whitaker Books and has about thirty percent more material. You can order your copy through our online bookstore.

January 14, 2024 - Centerville, TX

It was wonderful to be back with our friends at Chapel of the Hills in Centerville, TX. Pastor Gary Stutz was a BRSM student and the church definitely has the DNA of revival. We had planned to stay over and go to Houston on Tuesday after the services but an ice storm was headed that way and we left immediately after the PM services, trying to beat the weather. We did have some freezing rain and snow but thanks be to God we made it home safe.

January 12, 2024 - Acts 6:4

Attending the Acts 6:4 Conference in Texarkana, TX has become a new year tradition for Lynda and I. For several years we have set up our resource table and promote River of Revival and Christian Life Books. The conference never fails. We fellowship with new and old friends and enjoy some of the greatest music and Pentecostal preaching in the country. Our friends, Jason and Tosha Stidham host the conference and do and excellent job. We recommend Acts 6:4 to all our friends.

January 7 , 2024 - Seiling, Oklahoma

Our first services of the year were at Restoration church in Seiling, OK. This was our first time in Seiling and we enjoyed a great time of fellowship with the good people of Restoration chuch. You know it is going to be a good Sunday when the church serves biscuits and gravy for breakfast.

January 1, 2024

We drove back from Bryan, TX on Sunday afternoon, December 31, after enjoying a good service at Brazos Valley Family Worship Center. We got back to Duncan late but enjoyed a quiet, restful New Years Day at home. We love to travel, but the older we get the more we love being home.

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